Is underlayment needed?


  #1  
Old 03-10-19, 09:10 PM
J
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: usa
Posts: 10
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts
Is underlayment needed?

I would like to install laminate wood flooring in my dining room and living room. The original hardwood flooring is already there and is in good shape. Sanding it would cause a real mess which is why I would like to install over it. It would be the floating type.
Can I install right over it without an underlayment?
Can you recommend a good company who sells it?
 
  #2  
Old 03-10-19, 09:54 PM
S
Group Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: WI/MN
Posts: 18,867
Received 1,186 Upvotes on 1,144 Posts
No way would I install crappy laminate over good, solid hardwood.

If you insist, follow the installation instructions for the laminate in order to not void the warranty.
 
  #3  
Old 03-25-19, 06:38 PM
J
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: usa
Posts: 10
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes on 0 Posts
When you have a wife, young child and two dogs all living in a small house it became clear that I didn't want dust, that is the reason.
 
  #4  
Old 03-26-19, 01:35 AM
Marq1's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: USA MI
Posts: 9,242
Received 1,098 Upvotes on 998 Posts
The original hardwood flooring is already there and is in good shape.
I second the comment about covering up a good floor. Ultimately you are spending money that is just being wasted, laminate flooring is really crappy stuff and most people are not happy with the flooring post install.

I can fully understand the inconvenience of sanding and staining the existing floor but it's a short lived experience and you will survive!

You will also be very happy once it's complete that you made the right decision!
 
  #5  
Old 03-26-19, 03:39 AM
pugsl's Avatar
Forum Topic Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: United States
Posts: 8,161
Received 76 Upvotes on 69 Posts
I also don't like covering up a nice floor. I repaired appliances for many years and went into homes with that flooring and hated it.
 
  #6  
Old 03-26-19, 06:45 AM
J
Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 4,459
Received 125 Upvotes on 110 Posts
I planned my floor refinishing around a time I knew I'd be out of town for a week on vacation.
I have to agree, with the other posters about laminate.
 
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
 
Ask a Question
Question Title:
Description:
Your question will be posted in: